In detail: do-it-yourself Kia Mojave repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
In order to modernize the Kia Mojave, the owner of a Korean SUV needs to stock up not only with new parts and equipment, but also with patience. Not that the car is difficult to self-revision, but still there are several elements in it, which are unlikely to be replaced and adjusted in 1-2 hours. Let's together reveal all the subtleties of tuning a popular SUV and find out what pitfalls we will have to face while working.
If you are missing the regular 274 hp. with., "driven" into a diesel by a Korean manufacturer, then you should not immediately rush into various tuning studios in order to install an additional turbine or waste the 3-liter engine of the car. Firstly, the power unit of the "Korean" is already equipped with a turbine, and the installation of an additional one will only interfere with the stable "cooperation" of the motor and the cooling system. Secondly, you can do smarter and improve the motor, and at the same time other Mojave elements by replacing the factory software on the engine control unit.
Chip tuning is several times cheaper than turbocharging and can be done at home. Plus, you don’t have to wait weeks for the tuning center to finish tinkering with your Kia. If these arguments are enough for you, and you are ready to start chip tuning on your own, then we will consider the features of the upcoming work. The first thing to worry about is the new firmware. To date, there are several software options for flashing Kia. Some of them are suitable exclusively for chip tuning a gasoline engine, others can be used while working on a diesel engine. In no case should you forget about this, because if you mix it up, then throw about 6 thousand rubles to the wind - this is the average cost of a licensed firmware for Mohave.
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How do you know if this or that firmware is suitable for your car? First of all, pay attention to the name of the utility. For a diesel engine, programs with the "IIBM ++" marking indicated at the end of the program name are suitable. For gasoline engines, you need to buy software labeled "IIMV".
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After downloading the utility, you will also need to download the Chiploader program, which will help you understand chip tuning. In addition to programs, you need to buy or borrow the original K-Line adapter and 2 USB adapters to it. Do not forget that chip tuning can only be performed on a PC with Windows XP installed, other versions are not suitable for this event.
Once you have collected all the equipment and programs, you can start working. To the left of the steering wheel in the Kia's cabin there is an ECU, which must be turned off and removed from the standard "pocket". In order not to confuse the wires when reconnecting, before removing the unit, it is worth taking a few photos of the Mojave ECU. After that, we connect the unit to the computer. In order to avoid unexpected errors during the chip tuning process, you need to connect one end of the K-Line adapter to the ECU exclusively through the OBD II connector. To do this, we “put on” the USB adapters on the adapter and make the connection. We reboot the control unit and wait for the folder with the data on the unit to light up on the PC monitor.Next, go to the folder and find the standard Kia firmware with the pdf extension. Open the archive with the new software and specify the destination folder with the old firmware.
At the next stage of chip tuning, you need to tune the work of those Mohave systems whose work does not suit you. As a rule, this is a motor and transmission. To customize these elements, you need to move their sliders to the maximum right. You will also need to improve the performance of the Kia cooling and exhaust systems - move the sliders to the maximum position to the right. Calibration of other elements is carried out in a similar way. Next, we agree with the warnings from Chiploader and wait for the download line to turn green. After that, we reboot the ECU and install the unit in place in the Kia cabin. The result of the chip tuning was an increase in the power of the Mojave motor by 30%, and the torque by 35–40%. Fuel consumption will be reduced by an insignificant 0.3 l / 100 km.
After replacing the stock firmware, the Kia engine will literally "explode" and accelerate the car even faster. Naturally, he will need additional support, which will not allow the Mohave motor to move in different directions. As such a support, it is worth using a stretcher, which can be purchased from both Kia representatives and in a specialized tuning studio.
When choosing a part, you should pay attention to its type. There are suspension subframes commercially available that only slightly support the motor. Besides them, there are special spare parts for engines. This is exactly the element that Mohave needs. As for the manufacturer - if you have not found the original subframe from Kia, then we advise you to pay attention to spare parts from the company Createch... These parts are quite reliable and durable, besides, they are very easy to install on the Mohave with your own hands. In addition to the spare part itself, to improve the Kia we need:
jack;
a set of screwdrivers and wrenches;
rags and water;
pliers.
Installing a stretcher on a car with your own hands
First, you need to raise the SUV so that both of its front wheels are hanging in the air. Next, we remove the lower part of the standard protection of the Mojave motor. We dismantle the factory cross member and thoroughly clean its seat. Remember to rinse the cross member anchorage points and remove any rust. After that, we put on a new stretcher. First we tighten the upper fasteners, and then tighten the lower ones. To check the reliability of the fastening, you need to lightly tug the installed part, but do not overdo it, otherwise the Kia will fall from the jack. After installation, we put on the motor protection and perform similar collapse.
Dollar - 58.85 rubles.
Euro - 62.68 rubles.
This manual covers the repair and operation of the Kia Mohave / Kia Boreggo / Kia Mohave / Kia Borrego with gasoline and diesel engines of 1.25, 1.4, 1.6, 1.4D liters.
Publisher: Monolith Cover: soft Format: A4 Number of pages: 422 Paper type: newspaper ISBN: 978-617-537-143-5
Engine's type: G6DA / G8BA / D6EA Engine capacity: 3.8 / 4.6 / 3.0D L Power: 250/274/340 HP
Dollar - 58.85 rubles.
